River of the Mahabharata
Kaveri
कावेरी
Southern sacred river of the tirtha-yatra
Kaveri: Southern sacred river of the tirtha-yatra, located at coordinates 10.86°N, 78.69°E.
Key Facts
| Type | River |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | कावेरी |
| Coordinates | 10.86°N, 78.69°E |
| Significance | Southern sacred river of the tirtha-yatra |
About Kaveri
The great river of the far south, included among the sacred streams the Pandavas visited on their long tirtha-yatra through the Dakshinapatha (Vana Parva) and named in the Bhishma Parva river-lists.
Why it matters: Southern sacred river of the tirtha-yatra
Details
- Point
- Near Srirangam island, Tamil Nadu
- Parva
- Vana Parva; Bhishma Parva geography
On the Map
Kaveri
Kaveri sits at 10.86°N, 78.69°E.
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